Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Nov 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialHow to prolong postoperative analgesia after caudal anaesthesia with ropivacaine in children: S-ketamine versus clonidine.
The aim of the study was to determine whether caudal S-ketamine or clonidine prolonged analgesia together with ropivacaine. ⋯ This study demonstrates that S-ketamine 0.5 mg x kg(-1) when added to 0.2% caudal ropivacaine provides better postoperative analgesia than clonidine without any clinically significant side-effect.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Nov 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPropofol as a sole agent for paediatric day care diagnostic ophthalmic procedures: comparison with halothane anaesthesia.
Our aim was to study the feasibility of total intravenous anaesthesia with propofol in spontaneously breathing children undergoing ophthalmic procedures. ⋯ Propofol is a feasible option for paediatric diagnostic ophthalmic procedures with the advantage over halothane of providing complete access to the eye.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Nov 2001
Comparative StudyRegional anaesthesia decreases the need for postoperative mechanical ventilation in very low birth weight infants undergoing herniorrhaphy.
We were interested to know whether regional anaesthesia allowed improved respiratory function postoperatively in very low birth weight babies. ⋯ Regional anaesthesia decreases the need for postoperative ventilatory support requirements in very low birth weight infants undergoing herniorrhaphy.